Istanbul Agop 16″ Traditional Orchestra

Istanbul Agop 16″ Traditional Orchestral Cymbals

£451.00

The Istanbul Agop 16″ Traditional Orchestral Cymbal is designed for immediate response and refined control, making it ideal for orchestral, symphonic and concert band applications. Fully lathed on both the top and bottom in keeping with the Traditional Series, this cymbal delivers a dark, warm tonal character with low overtones, allowing it to speak clearly without excessive wash or sustain.

Key Features:
  • Size: 16″ – Ideal orchestral size for controlled crashes and accents
  • Sound Character: Dark and warm – Focused tone with low overtones
  • Response: Immediate – Speaks quickly at soft and loud dynamics
  • Alloy: B20 bronze – Rich, complex and professional-grade sound
  • Finish: Traditional fully lathed – Enhances warmth and tonal clarity
  • Series: Traditional Orchestral – Designed for concert and ensemble use
Availability: Available to order
Estimated Delivery Date 22/02/2026
 SKU: IOB16

Description

The Istanbul Agop 16″ Traditional Orchestral Cymbal produces a controlled, musical crash that blends seamlessly within an ensemble. Its quick response and restrained sustain make it especially effective for precise accents, swells and dynamic orchestral passages where clarity and balance are essential.

Sound & Feel:
  • Dark, warm crash with minimal overtones
  • Fast, immediate response at all dynamics
  • Controlled sustain for clean orchestral articulation
  • Smooth feel suited to mallets, sticks and brushes
Built to Perform:
  • Handcrafted from premium B20 bronze
  • Fully lathed for consistency and tonal focus
  • Traditional Turkish cymbal-making techniques
  • Designed for precision, balance and reliability
Ideal For:
  • Orchestral and symphonic percussionists
  • Concert bands and school ensembles
  • Players needing fast response with controlled sustain
  • Situations requiring dark, warm cymbal tones with clarity
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